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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421.74, 2,132.97 and 555.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421.74, 2,132.97 and 555.76 is: 833.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421.74 : 2,132.97 = 555.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421.74/2,132.97 = 555.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421.74x = 2,132.97 × 555.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421.74x = 1,185,419.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,419.41/1,421.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.78

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